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Nashville notes: Chris Janson, Old Dominion and more

In case you missed it, Chris Janson was on NBC’s TODAY Thursday morning performing his new song, “Keys to the Country.” That track comes off of All In, an album that arrives Friday. If you happen to be in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday night, you’ve got a chance to see Old Dominion. The band …

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Chris Stapleton postpones Canadian shows after COVID exposure: “We are focused on staying safe”

ABC Chris Stapleton is halting his All American Road Show tour for the weekend. The singer and his band were scheduled to head up north for three Canadian shows, but a positive COVID-19 test within the band and “subsequent exposure” has changed those plans. “We want you all to know that this was not a …

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“Tourist”: Miranda Lambert previews “the song on the record I want to live out the most”

ABC Miranda Lambert is getting closer to releasing her next studio album, Palomino, and the singer shared some of the project’s backstory via one of its songs. The singer posted a clip on social media of an unreleased song called “Tourist,” along with a photo montage of herself traveling with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, plus …

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Chris Janson admits the pandemic tested his faith, but it led to “the best album-making process I’ve had”

Terry Wyatt/Getty Images Like every other touring artist, Chris Janson had his world rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I will never forget getting a phone call from my agent, and every one of our tour dates getting the rug pulled out,” the singer tells Billboard. “Scary as hell, one of the scariest moments of my …

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Grab your tickets to see Keith Urban, Luke Bryan + more for a low price during Live Nation’s Concert Week

ABC Live Nation’s annual Concert Week returns next month, offering fans a seven-day window where they can pick up tickets to see their favorite artists for just $25. The special low price applies to more than 3,700 shows across the U.S., including a slate of Las Vegas residencies. That means that $25 tickets will be …

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Mickey Guyton, Lee Ann Womack are leading a special music event benefiting Nashville’s veterans

ABC The country music community has always demonstrated its support for military service members and their families, and now, Nashville will be home to a new festival benefiting local veterans. Mickey Guyton, Lee Ann Womack, Tyler Rich and more are performing at the event, billed as the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s Got Your 6 Vet Fest. …

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Miranda Lambert’s ‘Palomino’ includes a rocking B-52s feature; now she’s hoping for her shot at “Love Shack”

ABC Miranda Lambert’s giving her rocker side plenty of spotlight on her next album, Palomino, and pairing up with a few new pals in the process. The track list includes a song called “Music City Queen,” featuring the voices of rock legends The B-52s. It all started as a pipe dream in the writing room, …

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Chris Janson teases a “scary” music video with Eric Church for their duet, “You, Me & the River”

Warner Music Nashville Chris Janson’s new album, All In, comes out on Friday, and the track list includes a couple of eye-catching collaborations. One of those, a duet with Travis Tritt called “Things You Can’t Live Without,” is out already, along with a rollicking, performance-themed music video starring both singers as the house band entertaining …

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Nashville notes

Lindsay Ell has a new single out, called “Right on Time.” It’s her first release since her heart theory album came out in 2020. In case you missed it, Tenille Townes’ new EP, Masquerades, is out now. She’ll celebrate with an album release show at Nashville’s Exit/In on May 3. Craig Campbell, who’s scored top-fifteen …

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“An extra little glitter in the air”: Kelsea Ballerini talks bringing “Heartfirst” to the Grand Ole Opry

ABC Kelsea Ballerini made a stop at her “home away from home” — the Grand Ole Opry — on Tuesday night, and her performance was extra special for one big reason: She debuted her new single, “Heartfirst,” on the hallowed stage. “I’m always excited to play here, but whenever I get to play a new …

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